OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION

February 14, 2024

Jason White Elected as Speaker of the Mississippi House of Representatives

In a historic moment, the Mississippi House of Representatives convened the 2024 session with the first order of business being the election of Jason White as the 62nd Speaker of the House. Hailing from the West, Speaker White, who previously served as Speaker Pro Tempore under Philip Gunn, brings a wealth of experience and a […]

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MADA SIF Trustees Approve a $900,000 Dividend Credit and 4.3% Rate Decrease for 2024

The Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association Self-Insures Fund (MADA SIF) continues its tradition of delivering substantial benefits to its members with the recent approval of a $900,000 dividend credit and a 4.3% rate decrease for 2024 starting April 1. This decision, made by the Trustees, underscores MADA SIF’s commitment to its mission and members, further solidifying

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Interested in Passing Along Credit Card Fees to Your Customers? Know the Facts.

Dealer Merchant Services (DMS) is the leading expert in helping dealerships implement a compliant credit card surcharge program and is proud to be an endorsed partner of MADA. DMS is the fastest-growing merchant provider that focuses exclusively on the automotive industry. Working with a partner that understands automotive is vital because of the complexities of

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MADA Announces Partnership with Dealer Merchant Services

MADA is pleased to announce a new partnership with Dealer Merchant Services. MADA chose to endorse Dealer Merchant Services (DMS) because of their focus and dedication to automobile dealers showing substantial savings at dealerships. If you are looking for a proven partner for credit card processing, you should contact DMS. The DMS mission is centered

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Kia of McComb Celebrates Grand Opening

On Friday, Jan. 19., Kia of McComb celebrated the grand opening of its newly built store. Conveniently located just off U.S. Highway 98, Owner Lock McNatt, General Manager Tony Lamoureux and the entire Kia team welcomed community leaders and longtime customers to help celebrate the much-anticipated occasion. Since March 2003, Kia of McComb has worked

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New Ride: MSU Students To Transform Cadillac LYRIQ as Part of EcoCAR Competition

Feature image above: MSU President Mark E. Keenum and Provost David Shaw, center right, along with Vice President for Research and Economic Development Julie Jordan, left of car, are pictured with MSU student EcoCAR Electric Vehicle Challenge team members, along with faculty advisors and Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems leaders who will help guide the

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Jeff Field Named 2024 Mississippi Nominee for TIME Dealer of the Year

Landers Automotive Group’s COO and Partner Recognized for Industry Excellence and Community Service

In a prestigious acknowledgment of outstanding achievements, Jeff Field, chief operating officer and partner at the Landers Automotive Group, has been selected as the 2024 Mississippi TIME Dealer of the Year. This esteemed recognition is a testament to Field’s remarkable success in the automotive industry and his unwavering dedication to the Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association.

Jeff Field Named 2024 Mississippi Nominee for TIME Dealer of the Year

Landers Automotive Group’s COO and Partner Recognized for Industry Excellence and Community Service

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Chair’s Message – Advancing and Protecting the Interests of Franchised Automobile Dealers

Dear MADA Members, I hope the first quarter of 2024 is going well for you. The 2024 legislative session is underway, and for new car dealers, there is a sense of relief that no major initiatives are on the agenda. However, this doesn’t mean a lack of vigilance, as MADA remains actively engaged in reviewing

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